noun Download 🔗Share A general fact or proposition; a generality. Examples : "We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars." theory philosophy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. Examples : "The generals planned the army's strategy from their headquarters. " military title war government nation person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A great strategist or tactician. Examples : "Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world." military war government nation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits. Examples : "The generals of the Jesuit and Dominican orders often meet in Rome to discuss important matters facing the Church. " religion organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A commander of naval forces; an admiral. Examples : "The conference brought together generals from different countries to discuss naval strategy. " military nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A general servant; a maid with no specific duties. Examples : ""Back in the early 1900s, households often employed 'generals' who helped with all sorts of tasks like cleaning, cooking, and laundry." " job person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A general anesthetic. Examples : "The patient was given generals before the surgery, so they wouldn't feel any pain. " medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share General anesthesia. Examples : "Incorrect: * "The generals planned the battle." (This uses "generals" as the plural of "general," a military rank.) Correct: * "The doctor told me I would be under generals for my surgery, so I wouldn't feel anything." " medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The general insurance industry. Examples : "I work in general." insurance business finance industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To lead (soldiers) as a general. Examples : ""In the war movie, the experienced officer generals the troops through the difficult battle." " military war action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading